Brian Gardner | |
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Birth name | Brian Knapp Gardner |
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Origin | Idaho, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Mastering engineer |
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bigbassbrian |
Brian Knapp Gardner, also known as Brian "Big Bass" Gardner, [1] is an American mastering engineer. He has worked on a number of recordings since the mid-1960s, including classic rock, funk, disco, alternative rock, R&B, hip hop, pop punk and dance-pop. [2] He is known for his work on hip hop albums, including collaborations with Dr. Dre, who gave him the nickname "Big Bass". [3]
He was last employed at Bernie Grundman Mastering, a mastering house founded and run by Bernie Grundman, and is now independent.[ citation needed]
Gardner has been nominated eight times for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year award, winning it once for the Outkast album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. [4] [5]