Omar Rodríguez-López
Writing
September 1, 1975Bayamón, 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
Writing4
Acting9
movieCoachella
2006
Self - The Mars Volta
Directing5
movieAmalia
2018
Director
movieLos Chidos
2012
Director
Sound3
movieThe Burning Plain
2008
Original Music Composer
movieThe Night Buffalo
2007
Music, Original Music Composer
Production2
movieAmalia
2018
Producer