Jack White’s current keyboardist, Isaiah “Ikey” Owens, who has also played with The Mars Volta, and guested on albums from Mastodon, Sublime etc., has passed away. He was found in a Puebla, Mexico hotel room on Tuesday morning (Oct. 14). It has been reported that drugs and alcohol were present in the room.
UPDATE: Owens’ death has now been confirmed, to have been caused by a heart attack. Thirdman Records issued the following statement:
“The coroner has determined that Ikey Owens died from a heart attack the morning of October 14th at approximately 4 am. The only drugs found in his room were a small amount of marijuana.
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.”
Thirdman Records originally issued this statement after the death:
“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.”
R.I.P. Ikey
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