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
CBS Cut Billy Joel’s 100th Madison Square Garden Show Broadcast During ‘Piano Man’ + Fans Are Furious
CBS cut the April 14 airing of Billy Joel's 100th Madison Square Garden residency performance short, ending the special during "Piano Man."
Jerry Cantrell’s Iconic G&L Guitar Found, Wasn’t Actually Stolen
Jerry Cantrell's original 1984 G&L Rampage 'Blue Dress' guitar was reportedly stolen from his car in Southern California last weekend.
Did Anyone Else See Tommy Lee’s Deleted Eclipse Social Media Post?
Motley Crue's Tommy Lee shared a nude video relating to the total solar eclipse today, but it has since been deleted.
Dream Theater Announce 2024 Tour Dates With Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater have announced a 40th anniversary 2024 European tour, which marks their first tour with drummer Mike Portnoy since 2010.
Kurt Cobain’s Legacy, 30 Years Later
In this video, various musical figures discuss the life and legacy of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died on April 5, 1994.
Eight Reasons Why We Love Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley
Here are the reasons we love late Alice In Chains frontman Layne Staley, who died on April 5, 2002, just eight years after Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.
Original AC/DC Singer Dave Evans Says He Was the Band’s Best Vocalist
Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he was the band's best singer, but added that 'real' fans shouldn't have a favorite.
Psychology Explains Why You Still Love the Music You Loved As a Teen
A psychological phenomenon called neural nostalgia explains why people still love the same music they loved as teenagers when they are adults.
Mick Jagger Gets Wild Dancing to Song Named After Him at Bar
The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger shared a video of himself dancing to the song 'Moves Like Jagger' at a bar on Instagram.
Skid Row Split With Singer Erik Gronwall in New Statement, Modern Icon to Fill In
Skid Row have split with Erik Gronwall in a new statement, announcing their fill-in for four shows.