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Isaiah Ikey Owens (Jack White's band, Mars Volta, more), RIP

Isaiah “Ikey” Owens w/ Jack White’s band at GovBall 2014 (more by Amanda Hatfield)
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Isaiah “Ikey” Owens, a member Jack White‘s band who was also in The Mars Volta (2001-2009), the Long Beach Dub All Stars, led his own band Free Moral Agents and contributed to records by Reel Big Fish, Sublime, Mastodon, Saul Williams, El-P, Crystal Antlers and more, passed away in Mexico while on tour with Jack White. Jack’s label Third Man Records posted the following:

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.

Rest in peace, Isaiah. Watch a live video of Jack White’s band below…