The Beatles, the New York Dolls, and Joe Walsh are among the artists who made rock history this week.

If you're scratching your head, trying to figure out what to get the rock and metal fan on your list this holiday season, rest assured there are plenty of options.

Rock and roll history would likely have quite a different look were it not for the garage rock explosion of the ‘60s. Below we profile 10 garage bands – all formed during that decade – that made a lasting mark on contemporary music.

One of the true masters of melodic lead guitar, the Allman Brothers’ underappreciated Dickey Betts has had an incalculable influence on southern rock and dual-lead bands everywhere. Just for once, all Betts is on... Happy 74th, Forrest Richard Betts.

Read on for some major events, album releases, births and deaths happening from December 11 through December 17 in music history.

Mostly picked up as a solution to specific live challenges, the Gibson ED-1275 doubleneck has become a rock icon all of its own. Led Zeppelin, Rush, the Eagles, Def Leppard, Slash and more have all caught the bug, making it one of the most coveted guitars ever.

Over the years, the first week in December has yielded scores of memorable rock and roll-related events. In 2007, for instance, Led Zeppelin reunited for a one-off performance in London. Read about that moment and others—along with noteworthy births, deaths, and album releases—in the listings below.

A while back, not long after the release of his most recent studio album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, I spoke with acclaimed guitarist Gary Clark Jr. about topics ranging from how he crafts solos to the importance of practice. In conjunction with Gibson’s recent announcement of the Gary Clark Jr. Signature SG, we present that interview here, published for the very first time.

Read on for some major events, album releases, births and deaths happening from November 27 through December 3 in music history.

Much misunderstood, Gibson’s Varitone circuit and switch adds extra tonal options to what are already some of the greatest semi-solid electric guitars ever. Here’s what you need to know about Gibson ES-345s and ES-355s with Varitones.