R.I.P. Ikey Owens, Keyboardist extraordinaire
shecky
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Sadly, it was announced today that Ikey Owens has passed away while on tour in Mexico with Jack White.
Ikey was a very talented pianist and keyboardist and was only 38 years of age.
I personally was fortunate to have witnessed Ikey perform with The Mars Volta and also with two of Jack White's bands.
He was truly a master of his craft.
Ikey was a very talented pianist and keyboardist and was only 38 years of age.
I personally was fortunate to have witnessed Ikey perform with The Mars Volta and also with two of Jack White's bands.
He was truly a master of his craft.
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I guess there will be more info released in the coming days/weeks.
For now though, Jack cancelled the remainder of the Mexican shows out of respect.
http://thirdmanrecords.com/news
Ikey Owens Update
Posted by Third Man on 15 October 2014
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.
RIP Ikey.
Just saw him play 6 weeks ago - he was so awesome. I'm a piano player, so felt a special connection with him up there rocking the keys. Very sad loss.