Sandia High School Alumni
Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)
In Memory of
William "billy" Schrank
Passed away 2012
William "billy" Schrank attended Sandia High School in Albuquerque, NM.
Class of 1970
Date of Passing Dec 12, 2012
Date of Passing Dec 12, 2012
SCHRANK, Billy
Billy Schrank, a music executive who worked on several soundtracks at such studios as Warner Bros, Paramount, Disney and Columbia Pictures, died of complications from a stroke on December 12 in Los Angeles. He was 60. During his 30 years in the music business, Schrank worked on several key soundtracks including "The Body Guard," "The Big Chill," "Ghostbusters," "Against All Odds," "The Karate Kid," and "Stand By Me." A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Schrank attended The University of New Mexico. Schrank leaves behind his partner of 35 years, music executive Paul Cooper. He had a multitude of friends who adored him.
Billy Schrank, a music executive who worked on several soundtracks at such studios as Warner Bros, Paramount, Disney and Columbia Pictures, died of complications from a stroke on December 12 in Los Angeles. He was 60. During his 30 years in the music business, Schrank worked on several key soundtracks including "The Body Guard," "The Big Chill," "Ghostbusters," "Against All Odds," "The Karate Kid," and "Stand By Me." A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Schrank attended The University of New Mexico. Schrank leaves behind his partner of 35 years, music executive Paul Cooper. He had a multitude of friends who adored him.