Isaiah Owens dies on tour.

Jack White has cancelled his remaining concerts in Mexico after the keyboard player in his backing band, Isaiah “Ikey” Owens, died on tour. The 38-year-old musician was found dead in his hotel room in Puebla. The cause of his death has yet to be established. Owens, from California, had played in other bands including The Mars Volta and had worked with the former White Stripes star since 2012.

White’s Third Man Records label said Owens was “an incredible artist”. White and his backing musicians were due to play further concerts in Mexico, including shows in Guadalajara and Monterrey. A statement posted on the websites of White and Third Man said: “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.”