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
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Didn’t Want to Release the Song ‘Better Man’
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recalls why he didn't want the band to release the song 'Better Man' from their 1994 album 'Vs.'
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Launches His Own Official Website
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has launched his own official website, and some fans online have speculated about what it means.
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."
The Real Names of Over 50 Rock + Metal Icons
See the real names of over 50 iconic rock and metal musicians, including Slash, Steven Tyler, Chris Cornell, Alice Cooper and more.
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.
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.
Freddie Mercury’s Most Iconic Interview Moments
Check out a video compilation of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's most iconic interview moments.
The Black Crowes Play First Show After Release of New Album ‘Happiness Bastards’ – Setlist, Video + Photos
The Black Crowes played their first show after the release of their new album 'Happiness Bastards,' hosted by Amazon Music, in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 15.
Bob Rock Says The Who’s Keith Moon Is the Drummer Whose Style Was Most Comparable to Lars Ulrich
Producer Bob Rock says that The Who's Keith Moon is the only drummer who had a playing style comparable to Metallica's Lars Ulrich.
The Most Played Song Live off Every Pearl Jam Album
These are the most played songs live off every Pearl Jam album, according to Setlist.fm's Tour Statistics page for the band.