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202510 minPGdoc-short

Bills Records

202510 minPGdoc-short

Bill Wisener, who owned the once-largest independent record store in the U.S., left a lasting legacy in Dallas before his passing in 2020.

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Bills Records

2025• 10 minPG

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Bill Wisener, who owned the once-largest independent record store in the U.S., left a lasting legacy in Dallas before his passing in 2020.

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Bill Wisener, a prominent figure in the music retail industry, owned Bills Records in Dallas, Texas, for 46 years, making it the largest independent record store in the country at its peak. Filmed between 2014 and 2019 by director Chuck Przybyl, this short documentary captures Bill's passion for music and his impact on the community. Bill passed away in January 2020 during the production of the larger documentary Love and Records, which further explores his life and legacy. The film features music by the band Michelles from their album Dark as a Daisy.

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