John Henry Barbee (November 14, 1905 – November 3, 1964) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born in Henning, Tennessee, United States,. His own claim to be born "William George Tucker" and having changed his name with the commencement of his recording career to reflect his favorite folk song, "The Ballad of John Henry" is not supported by any census details (registering him as son of Beecher Barbee and Cora Gilford).