Isaiah Owens

American keyboardist (1974–2014)
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Isaiah Randolph "Ikey" Owens (December 1, 1975 - October 14, 2014) was an American keyboardist. He was known for his work with The Mars Volta, Jack White and a variety of bands from the Long Beach music scene.

Ikey Owens
Ikey Owens in 2008
Ikey Owens in 2008
Background information
Birth nameIsaiah Randolph Owens
Born(1975-12-01)December 1, 1975
OriginLong Beach, California, United States
DiedOctober 14, 2014(2014-10-14) (aged 38)
Puebla, Mexico
GenresProgressive rock, experimental rock, jazz, neo-psychedelia, hip-hop, dub, electronica, reggae, ska
Occupation(s)Musician, keyboardist, producer
InstrumentsKeyboard
Piano
Organ
Tuba
Years active1996–2014

On October 14, 2014, Owens was found dead in his hotel room in Cholula, Mexico, aged 38.[1] He died of an apparent heart attack.

References

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  1. Viveros, Ozair (14 October 2014). "Fallece tecladista de Jack White en hotel Camino Real de Puebla". Periodico Digital. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 14 October 2014.