A condolence book has been opened at the Jamaican Consulate in Toronto, Canada, in memory of the late musical icon, Byron Lee.

Lee, who spent more than 50 years in the music industry, passed away in Jamaica on November 4, after a valiant fight against cancer.

He was a regular on the Toronto scene, frequently performing with his band The Dragonnaires.

Jamaica's Consul General to Toronto, Anne-Marie Bonner, said she was greatly saddened by the death of the great bandleader and pioneer and has extended condolences to his family.

"Byron Lee was a pioneering musician who was able to be successful in all areas of the music business. He was well loved, not only in Jamaica, but all over the Caribbean. His loss is a major one for the musical fraternity," said Bonner.

The Consul General has invited all Torontonians to pay their final respects to Byron Lee, affectionately called 'The Dragon', by coming to the consulate at 303 Eglinton Avenue East and signing the condolence book.