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.
It was an undying privilege to see this staggeringly talented, unique and irreplaceable musician do what he does best twice before his unfair and tragic passing. Rest in peace, Ikey.
Thoughts and prayers to him and his family. Enjoyed seeing him live a number of times, a true talent. R.I.P.
What sad news… The world has just Lost a true great artist. I got the privilege of seeing him a month ago and was just in total awe of his musical talent. I don’t know what else to say… Much love Ikey. You will be missed.
you were an animal on the moog, brother! seeing you play at the moody theater in austin was a f-ing pleasure, sir.
Enjoyed watching him on stage. What a talented musician. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
peace be with you and your family, Ikey. Thanks for giving me a night I’ll never forget in Columbia last month.
So sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and TMR x
What sad unexpected news, RIP Ikey. Glad I got to hear him play this summer. Condolences to his loved ones.
This is so sad. Going to miss you Ikey- it was a pleasure watching you play. What an incredible talent.
RIP Ikey, gone too soon. I’m more thankful now for always standing by the keyboards at Jack White shows. You will be missed.