Known for

Writing

Born

Sep 1, 1975 (51 years old)

Place of birth

Bayamón, Puerto Rico

Omar Rodríguez-López

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.

Titles

The Burning Plain

Movie • 2008

Coachella

Movie • 2006

Amalia

Movie • 2018

The Night Buffalo

Movie • 2007

Los Chidos

Movie • 2012

Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey

Movie • 2025

Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird

Movie • 2024

The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003

Movie

The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom

Movie • 2003

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

Movie • 2005