John William Stevens (June 10, 1940 - September 13, 1994, in Ealing, West London) was a British drummer. He was one of the most significant figures in early free improvisation, and a founding member of the Spontaneous Music Ensemble (SME).

Col. John Stevens, III (1749 - March 6 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and an inventor.

John Stevens was delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey in 1783.

John Bassat Stevens IV (born July 28 1987) is an American classic pop singer and was the sixth-place finalist on the third season of the television series American Idol.

John Stevens (born 1947) is a Buddhist priest, teacher of Buddhist studies and aikido teacher.

John A. Stevens (born May 4, 1966, in Campbellton, New Brunswick) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman and the head coach of the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers. He was named head coach on October 22, 2006 when coach Ken Hitchcock was fired and GM Bob Clarke resigned after the Flyers' worst start in 15 years.