Former The Mars Volta, etc. keyboardist Isiah “Ikey” Owens has passed away. Owens had most recently been performing with Jack White in Mexico, where he is believed to have passed. Jack White‘s camp put out the following statement:
“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.”
Owens remained a prolific musician during his life was recently featured on “Alseep In The Deep” from Mastodon‘s latest album, “Once More ‘Round The Sun“.
