Omar Rodríguez-López
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and filmmaker. He is known for being the guitarist, songwriter and band-leader of the Mars Volta from 2001 until their breakup in 2012, and is the guitarist for the alternative rock groups At the Drive-In, Antemasque and Bosnian Rainbows. He was also the bassist for the dub band De Facto. He has embarked on a solo career, both in studio and in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde and/or progressive.
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 1975-09-01 · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Known for
- The Burning Plain (2008) — Original Music Composer
- The Night Buffalo (2007) — Music
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer (2010) — Barlam
- Los Chidos (2012) — Director
- Coachella (2006) — Self - The Mars Volta
- Amalia (2018) — Director
- El Divino Influjo de los Secretos (2013) — Director
- Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (2024) — Self
- The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom (2003)
- The Mars Volta Live in Brazil (2023) — Self
- At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012 (2012) — Self
- At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational (2005) — Self
- Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA (2010) — Self
- The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
- Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey (2025) — Director