It is with great sadness that we tell the world of the passing of the incredible musician Isaiah "Ikey" Owens. He will be missed and loved forever by his family, friends, bandmates and fans.
Ikey Owens was an astounding keyboard player in Jack White's backing band. He also played with Mars Volta, Free Moral Agents, and many other projects.
Out of respect for Ikey, the remaining shows of the Jack White Tour in Mexico have been cancelled.
We will all miss you Ikey. You were and are an incredible artist.
UPDATE: The coroner has determined that Ikey Owens died from a heart attack the morning of October 14th at approximately 4 am. Ikey, born Isaiah Randolph Owens was a GRAMMY award winning artist best known for his work with Jack White, the Mars Volta, De Facto and Free Moral Agents, among others. He was a beloved member of the music community as well as his hometown of Long Beach, CA.
Such an inspiring and incredible musician and I am so thankful for the times I got to see him play. So saddened by the news. Rest in peace Ikey :(
RIP Ikey. You’ll always sound in our heads.
F###ing destiny…
Thank you for all the music, Ikey. You will live forever in our hearts..
Will miss you. Positive thoughts to everyone who knew him and enjoyed his music.
Thank you for the music Ikey. Rest in peace.
dammn. RIP Ikey. Glad I got to see you play man.
Such unbelievable surprise and sadness. Loss of a loved one is the most difficult thing we endure. My heart goes out to all. I feel honored to have been touched by his talent and spirit.
So sad, I just can say thanks for all the good music, I was lucky enough to see him perform three times. Today instead of watching you perform in guadalajara I’ll pray for you, your family and friends (TMR & the band). THANK YOU IKEY
Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family and the Third Man family :(
I am so sad and in total shock over this news. Aside from being a great keyboard player he was a great person and a genuinely nice guy. I can’t even imagine what his family and everyone at TMR is going through right now. Rest in Peace Ikey. Your fans love you and miss you but I know you are making beautiful music in heaven.