‘A gentleman to the core’:  Kenny Lee was instrumental in transforming Cork's music scene

Entrepreneur best known for bringing the Live at the Marquee concert series to Cork

Music promoter Kenny Lee died on St Stephen's Day. Picture: Larry Cummins

Friends of Cork music promoter Kenny Lee, who died on St Stephen’s Day, have described him as a generous and talented gentleman who was instrumental in transforming the city's nightlife and music scene.

The 84-year-old entrepreneur was probably best known for bringing the Live at the Marquee concert series to Cork, but he also transformed the city’s club scene after taking inspiration from abroad.