John Zacherle was an American television host, radio personality, and singer who is best known for his career in the rock and roll genre. He gained popularity in the late 1950s as a TV horror host, broadcasting in character as "Zacherley," but his transition to music saw him recording novelty rock songs, the most famous of which is "Dinner With Drac" in 1958. His distinctive, eerie style and deep, resonant voice made him a unique figure in the history of rock music. Despite his limited discography, Zacherle's influence can be traced in the genre of horror punk, and his work as a horror host has left a lasting legacy in pop culture.