Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Born
September 1, 1975 (age 50)
Place of Birth
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Also Known As
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López
Omar A. Rodríguez-López
Omar 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.
Known For
Film
Coachella
Self (with The Mars Volta)
2006
Film
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
Self
2024
Film
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
Self
2005
Film
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
Self
2012
Film
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Barlam
2010
Film
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
Film
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
Self
2010
Film
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
Film
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
Self
2023
Filmography
2024FilmOmar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weirdas Self2023FilmThe Mars Volta Live in Brazilas Self2012FilmAt the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012as Self2010FilmOmar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LAas Self2010FilmThe Sentimental Engine Slayeras Barlam2006FilmCoachellaas Self (with The Mars Volta)2005FilmAt the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operationalas Self2003FilmThe Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom—FilmThe Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003