In which ways did KZEW influence Dallas rock listeners?

Before I answer, let me clarify-are you asking about the station's impact on music discovery, its role in shaping listener tastes, or something like its community influence during its heyday in the 1970s and 80s? Assuming you mean the overall cultural shift, KZEW "The Zoo" gave Dallas rock fans a raw, album-oriented alternative to the pop-heavy top 40 stations, exposing them to deeper cuts from bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. It fostered a loyal, almost tribal audience through quirky DJs and contests that made listeners feel part of an inside club, directly influencing what they bought at record stores and requested at concerts.