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 helped create what became known as the Seattle sound.
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He says they copied his song 'Rock Star.'
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They've updated their rules.
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One of the most popular albums in the game.
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It's joined the Billions Club.
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They traded the stage for a film crew.
John Corabi Explains Why Motley Crue Changed Their Sound in the 1990s
He says they 'reinvented themselves.'
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Even the best struggle sometimes.
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Rest in peace.
Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning': 10 Facts Only Superfans Know
The album that really got the wheels spinning.