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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They played in their home state of Washington.
Live Nation Events to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
They've updated their rules.
Study Reveals Most Popular Rock + Metal Band Worn on T-Shirts
And what the "unspoken rules" of band tee ownership are.
Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Has Hit One Billion Spotify Streams
It's joined the Billions Club.
Lollapalooza Helped Illinois Reach Recreational Marijuana Sales Record
Attendees were prepared for the festival.
Limp Bizkit’s Song Sales Have Doubled Since Lollapalooza Set
They created a lot of buzz.
Alex Lifeson Reveals Why Rush Didn’t Improvise During Shows Early On
Though they eventually switched it up.
Eric Clapton Says He Won’t Play Shows Where Vaccination is Required
He considers that 'discrimination.'
Metallica to Play Two 40th Anniversary Shows for Fan Club Members
A celebration with their most loyal fans.
‘Almost Famous’ Soundtrack to Be Released as Massive 20th Anniversary Box Set
The film turned 20 last year.
Half-Naked Guitarist Arrested in His Driveway for Noise Complaint
His friends are now 'seeking justice.'