Isaiah 'Ikey' Owens Dead At 38: Jack White's Keyboardist Found Dead In His Mexico Hotel Room; White's Two Remaining Shows Cancelled Out Of Respect [PHOTO]

Isaiah "Ikey" Owens was found dead this morning in his Mexico hotel room at the age of 38. The musician served as a keyboardist for Jack White, and was on tour with him in Mexico at the time of his death. According to US Magazine, the exact cause of his death remains under investigation.

The news broke today by Third Man Records, who posted a note on their website stating, "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." 

According to Pitchfork, Owens started out by playing with bands in Long Beach, California, including the "Long Beach Dub Allstars" and "Crystal Antlers." He also had his own band, the "Free Moral Agents."

 He played with the Mars Volta from 2001 to 2009, contributing to albums such as "De-Loused in the Comatorium" and "Frances the Mute." He then went on to join Jack White's band in 2012, and appeared on both of White's solo albums. Owens also worked with El-P, Mastodon, Saul Williams, and more.

You can watch Owens and White performing together at Mexico's Corona Capital music festival this past weekend, along with footage of him with The Mars Volta in 2005 here.

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