Rick Spencer (born October 21, 1952, Fort Huachuca, Arizona) is an American folk singer-songwriter and musical historian.

Spencer was a founding[citation needed] member of Forebitter[1] with whom he toured extensively and recorded five albums.

He worked for 20 years as a staff musician, interpreter, researcher and program developer at Mystic Seaport Museum.

He is recognized internationally,[citation needed] as an authority on the history and presentation of English language maritime music.

He has been on stage with Pete Seeger, Oscar Brand, Paul Winter, John Roberts, Jerry Bryant and many others.