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.
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Terribly saddened by this news. My heart goes out to those close to him.
Wow, what a loss. My thoughts are with Ikey’s family and friends.
Devastated by the news. It was an honor to see him twice with Jack’s band… he was an improvisational master behind the keys. I loved the Mars Volta as well. It’s a genuine tragedy. R.I.P.
Sending thoughts and prayers to Ikey’s loved ones and to Jack, the band and everyone at TMR.
We were truly blessed to have seen and heard such talent and it is hard to believe that bright shining light has gone out.
Thank you Ikey!!
RIP
devastating. thanks for everything, Ikey.
Rest peacefully, Ikey. Thoughts, prayers and love to his family and friends.
Interview with the artist during the 2012 tour ….. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCveNEstOs ….. close up look at the gear and the method http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_1yXUJ7T31U … respects
Something from Jimi that seems right here now… http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8ft23qDRmOo
godspeed