It is often erroneously cited that Brown's real name was "Wayman Glasco" – however, that was Brown's manager who, after his death, bought all of Brown's publishing – thus unintentionally creating the confusion.
It is frequently incorrectly stated that Brown's actual name was "Wayman Glasco" – however, that was Brown's manager who, following his demise, purchased all of Brown's publishing – thus inadvertently causing the confusion.