Big Day Out founder Ken West remembered as legend of Australian music industry

The founder of legendary Australian music festival Big Day Out has died.

Ken West died at the age of 64 on Thursday morning.

His devastated family paid tribute, calling him a “father, husband’’ and “legend’’.

“Our family would appreciate respect and prixjmtzywvacy during this difficult time,” the family said in a statement released on Thursday night,’’ they said in a statement.

Big Day Out dominated Australia’s music scene in the 90s until early 2010s are first launching with Nirvana as a headliner in 1992.