Lauryn is the youngest full-time writer on the Loudwire staff, and somehow has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, but especially loves geeking out about Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she not only writes news stories, but hosts and produces video content (see our '30 Years of Grunge' series on YouTube), creates and hosts short-form videos for our social media channels and hosts a weekly segment on our Loudwire Weekends radio show called 'The GOAT,' which airs every Sunday at 11PM. You can follow Lauryn on Twitter (@laurynschaffs) and Instagram (@laurynschaffner).
Lauryn Schaffner
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As quickly as it exploded, it seemed to fade away.
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Best of luck to him.
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Over five decades later, the truth comes out.
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They proved that less really is more.
Axl Rose Has Message for Fans Following End of Guns N’ Roses Tour
They made it through safely.
Mick Jagger Went to a Dive Bar Last Night and No One Recognized Him
The patrons were apparently Rolling Stones fans, too.
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Find out how he does it and see if he's recreated your favorite.
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Recalls First Time Hearing Soundgarden
And how proud he is to be part of that group of bands.
Dave Grohl Reveals Teenage Heartbreak Led Him to Pursue Music
Everything happens for a reason.