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.
Acting (8 movies)
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
2023
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
2010
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
2024
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
2012
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
2005
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
2010
Coachella
2006
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
Directing (5 movies)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| The Burning Plain | 2008 | Original Music Composer |
| The Sentimental Engine Slayer | 2010 | Writer |
| Los Chidos | 2012 | Writer |
| Amalia | 2018 | Writer |
| Amalia | 2018 | Producer |
| Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey | 2025 | Writer |
| Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey | 2025 | Producer |