Omar Rodríguez-López

    Known For

    Writing

    Birthday

    September 1, 1975 (49 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Bayamón, Puerto Rico

    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

    • The Burning Plain

      The Burning Plain

      2008

    • The Night Buffalo

      The Night Buffalo

      2007

    • Los Chidos

      Los Chidos

      2012

    • The Sentimental Engine Slayer

      The Sentimental Engine Slayer

      2010

    • El Divino Influjo de los Secretos

      El Divino Influjo de los Secretos

      2013

    • Amalia

      Amalia

      2018

    • Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey

      Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey

      2025