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Omar Rodríguez-López

Sep 01, 1975 (49 years old) 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

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Coachella
Self (with The Mars Volta)
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Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
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The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Barlam
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At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
Self
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The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
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At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
Self
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Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
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The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003

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