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
Why Is Rock Music Called ‘Rock’?
Where did the name come from?
There May Be a New ‘Guitar Hero’ Game Coming
The game that made us all feel like rock stars.
What Is Soundgarden’s ‘Spoonman’ Really About?
From their massive album 'Superunknown.'
New Data Shows the Most-Searched Drummers of 2023
Some are more surprising than others.
Why Did Pearl Jam Change Their Name?
They weren't always known as Pearl Jam.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Names Singer He Thinks Was One of the Greatest of All Time
He also gives an update on new Pearl Jam.
Queens of the Stone Age Hailed for Outstanding Glastonbury Set Up Against Elton John
It was apparently a legendary performance.
Tom Petty’s Family Suing Auction House for Allegedly Selling Stolen Personal Items
They ask that people refrain from bidding on them.
Rockers Who Collaborated With Tina Turner
She wasn't called The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for nothing.
Enter to Win Smashing Pumpkins’ Complete ‘Atum’ Box Set
It includes all three albums.
11 Rock Musicians Who Played Every Instrument + Sang on Their Album
They're multi-dimensional.