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

Coachella

2006•Movie•

6.5

Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird

2024•Movie•

7.0

The Sentimental Engine Slayer

2010•Movie•

4.8

The Mars Volta Live in Brazil

2023•Movie

The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003

N/A•Movie

The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom

2003•Movie•

8.5

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

2005•Movie

At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012

2012•Movie

Filmography