Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López is a Puerto Rican 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. He has collaborated with numerous artists spanning from John Frusciante to El-P.
Member of: The Mars Volta • At The Drive-In • Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group • Antemasque • Bosnian Rainbows • De Facto
Instruments: Guitar
Genres: Progressive Rock
Occupations: composer, jazz musician, guitarist, songwriter, film director