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

The Burning Plain

Year

2008

Type

Movie

The Night Buffalo

Year

2007

Type

Movie

Los Chidos

Year

2012

Type

Movie

The Sentimental Engine Slayer

Year

2010

Type

Movie

Coachella

Year

2006

Type

Movie

Amalia

Year

2018

Type

Movie

El Divino Influjo de los Secretos

Year

2013

Type

Movie

Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird

Year

2024

Type

Movie

The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom

Year

2003

Type

Movie

Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey

Year

2025

Type

Movie

The Mars Volta Live in Brazil

Year

2023

Type

Movie

At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012

Year

2012

Type

Movie

At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational

Year

2005

Type

Movie

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA

Year

2010

Type

Movie

The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003

Year

Type

Movie