John Brim (April 10, 1922 – October 1, 2003) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and singer. He wrote and recorded the original "Ice Cream Man", which was later covered by Van Halen on their first album. The song was also covered by Martin Sexton on his 2001 double album Live Wide Open. David Lee Roth's version appears on his album Diamond Dave. Brim died of heart cancer on October 1, 2003.