Isaiah Owens

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
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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
Associated actsThe Mars Volta

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.

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