A steel pan band founder has been remembered with a special plaque.

Great-grandfather Irvine Corridan, co-founder of the Metronomes Steel Orchestra (MSO) which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, died in November.

On what would have been his 75th birthday on April 12, a plaque honouring him was placed in the garden of the Metronomes' 'pan yard' in Kensal Road.

His partner Colleen Boxall, and several of his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchild attended the unveiling, which coincided with the funeral of another pan pioneer who was part of the Metronomes, Alfred Totesaut, the same day.

Colleen said the plaque was "the family's idea".

Brent & Kilburn Times: Two of Irvine Corridan's seven grandchildren, Wynter and Skylar Corridan, beneath their grandfather's plaque at the Metronomes' pan yardTwo of Irvine Corridan's seven grandchildren, Wynter and Skylar Corridan, beneath their grandfather's plaque at the Metronomes' pan yard (Image: Nathalie Raffray)

"It's his birthday today so we thought we'd mark the occasion," she added.

"He loved this garden, he always came in here. He'd be honoured but he'd hate it, he hated being the centre of attention."

Journalist Nicky Miller said: "Irvine introduced me to pans in the first place, he brought me into the band, he changed my whole life."

MSO was formed in 1973 by Irvine and Phil Dubique with the aim of supporting disadvantaged youngsters.

The group runs multiple projects designed to improve the lives of local people and promote Caribbean heritage.