In a tribute to their popular CEO, the company said, "John was one-of-a-kind, an industry professional, an easy-going, all-round good guy, classically handsome, with a kind, caring and unassuming personality.

"John will be remembered by many as the man who reinvented the live venue circuit, music was his passion and the driving force in his life, right to the end. His vision to create a network of entertainment venues across the UK made him such a remarkable figure, alongside his ...