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Producer, Engineer Brian Tankersley Passes

February 12, 2021/by Sarah Skates

Brian Tankersley. Photo: Courtesy Tankersley Family

Grammy-winning producer and engineer Brian Tankersley passed away on Feb. 5, after having fallen sick with an illness in January.

Among his numerous credits are projects by artists including Brooks & Dunn, Israel Houghton, Sawyer Brown, NewSong, Trick Pony, Charlotte Church and Shania Twain.

Gordon Brian Tankersley was born in 1956 in Houston, Texas, and would later pioneer the worship facilities and studios at Lakewood Church in hometown. Loved ones say he was strong Christian, and an encourager who “believed in possibilities more than limits.”

Brian Tankersley. Photo: Courtesy Tankersley Family

Tankersley is survived by widow Suzanne; daughters Amanda, Shelby, and Ashley, and their mother Joan; and many others.

The family is planning a celebration of life, but details have not been finalized. Visit thememorytank.com for more information. Friends can also send remembrances to thememorytank@gmail.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to International Medical Outreach or IC13 Ministry.

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Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
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