Marc Bolan was at the forefront of the early ’70s rock scene, helping to shape the legendary “Glam Movement” with his driving boogie licks and larger than life stage presence. In the years that followed, Bolan’s work on songs like “Bang a Gong (Get It On),” “Jeepster” and “20th Century Boy” influenced artists as diverse as Def Leppard and Oasis.

Gibson Guitar once again will provide a private VIP retreat for music and movie stars at the Gibson Music Lounge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, January 20-23 in Park City, Utah.

In preparation for the launch of the most Revolutionary and technically advanced guitar in history - Firebird X – Gibson put out the call to Revolutionaries all over the world to gather in swarms to bring their musical messages to the masses. The most Revolutionary swarm, as judged by Gibson, would walk away with a brand new Firebird X guitar.

Looking to join a revolution in musical instruments by test-driving a Firebird X? Gibson.com is delighted to announce that even more dealers from around the world are joining the revolution and carrying this groundbreaking new guitar. Nearly every day, retailers are listening to their fans and joining the uprising, so check back daily for updates.

The second annual 30A Songwriters Festival was held last weekend in and around Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. More than 120 country, rock and folk artists descended on the Sunshine State to perform at the Gibson-sponsored event, which took place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit, state-of-the-art mobile audio and HD video recording and production facility. It’s also a great place to hang out during massive events like this year’s NAMM show. With artist appearances by the likes of Natasha Bedingfield and giveaways of top-of-the-line Epiphone gear, the Lennon Bus was an Epicenter of excitement.

Gibson Guitar was a major force at this weekend’s record-breaking Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 2011 edition of CES featured the biggest international attendance in the four-day event’s history – and many of the guests were drawn to the display of cutting-edge technology at the Gibson booth.

This year’s People’s Choice Awards, broadcast in America on CBS at 9PM EST/8PM CST tonight, will include a special feature on the Chad Kroeger “Blackwater” Les Paul. The guitar was built by Gibson and designed in a collaborative effort with Nickelback’s frontman. “Blackwater” received its name from a fan as part of a special People’s Choice competition this past summer.

The votes are in and the winning videos of the Gibson “Got a Revolution” YouTube contest can now be revealed. Contestants were asked to submit a video showing what the word “revolution” means to them — as we celebrate the release of the revolutionary Gibson USA Firebird X. Congratulations, Megan and Leo!

Art Basel Miami 2010 has come and gone, but not without the launch of Art Assault, a creative collaboration between Gibson and Kramer Guitars, Outta My Mind Creations and Mai Hiro, which serves to bring together art with music in exciting new ways. The event took place December 3-5, with a spotlight on electric guitars and designer toys.