Walter Brown (August 17, 1917 – June 1956)[1][2] was an American blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hit, "Confessin' the Blues".
He joined McShann's orchestra, which also included the saxophonist Charlie Parker, in 1941.
[3] In 1947 he recorded with the Tiny Grimes Sextet, which led to a version of the hit "Open the Door, Richard!".
Most radio stations refused to play the song, as the lyrics were considered obscene and it was soon withdrawn.
[4] Brown died in June 1956 in Lawton, Oklahoma, as a result of drug addiction.