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Omar Rodríguez-López

Omar Rodríguez-López

Born: 1975-09-01 • Bayamón, Puerto Rico

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.

Filmography
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird poster
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
2024 • Self
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil poster
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
2023 • Self
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012 poster
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
2012 • Self
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA poster
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
2010 • Self
The Sentimental Engine Slayer poster
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
2010 • Barlam
Coachella poster
Coachella
2006 • Self (with The Mars Volta)
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational poster
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
2005 • Self
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom poster
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003 poster
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003