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.
Thanks for that very nice article @Marilyn Nave.
truly terrible news. i saw him during the jack white show in chicago on this past tour, and through he was absolutely fantastic. far too young :( my condolences
Love their description, “the ultimate sonic wingman”
This is a nice article about Ikey and the first of it’s kind I’ve seen so far— good for you, LA Weekly. http://www.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2014/10/15/ikey-owens-jack-white-the-mars-volta-was-more-than-a-hired-gun
Safe travels, Ikey x
I saw him once in Boston and I truly feel lucky to have seen him. My respects to his friends and family
Pearl Jam acknowledged and made a dedication at last night’s memphis show with “Come Back”
May all family and friends be embraced by love during this difficult time. He was an original and unique talent that left this world too soon.
Sad that such a talented individual has left. Love Peace and prayers to family and friends.
Gone to soon RIP IKEY