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THE ZOO KZEW RADIO PROJECT

From the massive vault of the former KZEW 98FM Dallas/Ft. Worth, one of the most iconic radio stations in rock history, comes the most kick-ass rock 'n roll station in the known universe.

Listening together, worldwide, with no commercials and no rules. Supported by our awesome listeners and sponsors.

THE ZOO is an independent, volunteer-run, freeform rock ‘n roll radio station that is full of Texas-sized homegrown swagger. We’re not your average “Classic Rock” station. Our commercial-free album rock format delivers hi-fidelity music—new and old—complete with deep cuts, original album artwork, exclusive backstories, artist links, tour schedules, and zany comedy. We’re reviving the soul of radio—lost to corporate consolidation, endless commercials, and listener isolation.

OUR MISSION

Today’s radio landscape often leaves independent artists struggling. Streaming pays them pennies, and corporate-owned venues and ticketing agencies take the lion’s share of tour profits. THE ZOO is here to change that. Our mission is to restore radio as an artform, bringing joy and variety back to listeners, and help independent artists get their fair share.

Please consider joining us with your finacial support. Anything you can contribute is greatly appreciated. We really can't do it without you.

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OUR HISTORY

1973-1989

KZEW 98FM broadcasts out of Dallas across North Texas. It became one of the most legendary radio stations in rock history.

Creator
Ira Lipson

Original Air Staff
Mark Addy
Dave Lee Austin
John Baker
Rob Barnett
Beverly Beasley
Michael Brown
Mark Christopher
Randy Davis
Rob Dayton
Jon Dillon
Sally Francis
Mike Hedges
George Gimarc
Nancy Johnson
Charley Jones
Charlie Kendall
John LaBella
Tempie Lindsey
Ira Lipson
Chaz Mixon
Chuck Moshontz
Doc Morgan
John Rody
Ken Rundel
Mike Rhyner
Doug Saye
Bob Shannon
Gary Shaw
Steve Sutton
Mike Taylor
John B Wells
Jim White

2017-2025

The station is reborn from rescued reels along with original air staff to create a new countercultural rockumentary in hi-fidelity. Now a whole new generation worldwide can experience The Original Home of Rock 'n Roll in Texas.

Executive Producer
Michael "Wildcard" Wilson

Founders
George Gimarc
John Ritchie

Music Director
Chaz Mixon

Social Media
Gary Dunning
Fred "Mitch" Jones

Sports Desk
Rhodes B.

Zoo Historian & Contributor
Billy Wilson

 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION

Please support our friend, Kirby Warnock, in his efforts to capture our shared history on film.

When Dallas Rocked
The Story of the Vaughan Brothers

Please support our friend, Rob Garner, in his efforts to preserve our shared history in print.

Buddy Magazine

 

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THE ZOO KZEW RADIO PROJECT
℅ Camelback Consulting, Inc.
514 Lockwood Drive, Suite 127
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 708-9902‬

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