Omar Rodríguez-López
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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.
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Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López · Omar A. Rodríguez-López
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Known For
The Burning Plain
2008 · Movie
Amalia
2018 · Movie
Coachella
2006 · Movie
Los Chidos
2012 · Movie
The Night Buffalo
2007 · Movie
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
2024 · Movie
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
2010 · Movie
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
2025 · Movie
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
2005 · Movie
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
2012 · Movie
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003 · Movie
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
2023 · Movie