Omar Rodriguez-Lopez

Birthday: 9/1/1975
Place of birth: Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Fame for: Writing
Also known as: Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López, Omar A. 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.