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
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Hopefully they'll release another one soon.
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It was written before 'Appetite' came out.
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What a way to spice up a show!
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It's probably not who you'd expect.
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Answering the important questions.
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His explanation is extremely detailed.
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He has video evidence as proof.
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He has a good explanation.
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Five whole decades ago.
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See which artists were the top in every country.
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It was supposedly one of her favorite songs.