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Writer
Omar Rodríguez-López
- Born September 1, 1975 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
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 Plain2008
The Night Buffalo2007
Los Chidos2012
The Sentimental Engine Slayer2010
Amalia2018
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos2013
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom2003
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey2025
Filmography
- TBAThe Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003Film
- 2025Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de AtabeyFilmDirector, Writer, Music, Producer
- 2024Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets WeirdFilmSelf
- 2023The Mars Volta Live in BrazilFilmSelf
- 2018AmaliaFilmWriter, Director, Producer
- 2013El Divino Influjo de los SecretosFilmDirector
- 2012Los ChidosFilmDirector, Writer
- 2012At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012FilmSelf
- 2010The Sentimental Engine SlayerFilmBarlam, Director, Writer
- 2010Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LAFilmSelf
- 2008The Burning PlainFilmOriginal Music Composer
- 2007The Night BuffaloFilmMusic, Original Music Composer
- 2006CoachellaFilmSelf - The Mars Volta
- 2005At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-OperationalFilmSelf
- 2003The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric BallroomFilm