Lauryn is the youngest writer on the Loudwire staff, and has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers ranging from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, and don't even get her started on Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she prides herself on being an old soul.
Lauryn Schaffner
Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Has Hit One Billion Spotify Streams
It's joined the Billions Club.
Little Kid Cries After Being Noticed By James Hetfield at Metallica Show
That moment when your hero really sees you.
Alice Cooper Details Worst Drug Experience + First Joint With Jimi Hendrix
Two very different encounters.
Alice Cooper – Our Shows Helped Open the Door for David Bowie
The '70s were an experimental time.
43 Years Ago: Van Halen Erupt With Their Self-Titled Debut Album
And it would change rock forever.
See Photos of Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Through the Years
The one and only W.A.R.
6 of the Nicest Things Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Has Ever Done
He's not all bad!
Marilyn Manson Dropped by Record Label + Agent After Evan Rachel Wood Abuse Claims [Update]
See the label's statement.
Poor Catfished Woman on ‘Dr. Phil’ Thinks Nikki Sixx + Bret Michaels Are Fighting Over Her
She's appearing on 'Dr. Phil.'
See Photos of Guitar Legend Eddie Van Halen Through the Years
A true musical hero.