John Richards is a UK-born professor at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in British Columbia Canada. During the 1970's, he served as an elected member of the legislature in the province of Saskatchewan.

John Richards is the host and producer of The Morning Show with John on 90.3 FM KEXP Seattle. He is also KEXP’s assistant program director. He is referred to locally as "John in the Morning."

John Richards (born 9 November 1950, in Warrington) is a former English international footballer, most closely associated with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

John Richards (April 18, 1753 - November 13, 1822) was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Born in New Hanover, he was educated under private tutors and served as magistrate during the Revolutionary War. He was appointed justice of the peace for Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania on June 6, 1777 and served until his death.

John Richards is a UK singer, songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist and bouzouki player. He was born 1951 in Wolverhampton and subsequently raised in the Coseley area (like his contemporary Bill Caddick) in the UK Black Country. He is principally known for his songs covered by other artists, but has gigged regularly both solo and with his various bands (see discography below).