Omar Rodríguez-López
Birthday
1975/09/01 (50 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Also know as
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López, Omar A. Rodríguez-López
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.
Acting
(2023) The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
as Self
(2010) The Sentimental Engine Slayer
as Barlam
(2024) Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
as Self
(2012) At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
as Self
(2005) At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
as Self
(2010) Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
as Self
(2006) Coachella
as Self (with The Mars Volta)
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
as ---
(2003) The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
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