Omar Rodríguez-López
- Writing
- September 1, 1975 · Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Biography
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
Filmography
- Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey · Director, Writer
- Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird · Self
- The Mars Volta Live in Brazil · Self
- Amalia · Director, Writer
- El Divino Influjo de los Secretos · Director
- At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012 · Self
- Los Chidos · Director, Writer
- Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA · Self
- The Sentimental Engine Slayer · Barlam, Director
- The Burning Plain · Music
- The Night Buffalo · Music
- Coachella · Self
- At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational · Self
- The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
- The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003