Omar Rodríguez-López

Omar Rodríguez-López
Rodríguez-López in 2011
Background information
Birth nameOmar Alfredo Rodríguez-López
Born (1975-09-01) September 1, 1975
Bayamón, Puerto Rico
OriginEl Paso, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • record producer
  • filmmaker
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, synthesizer
Years active1990–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websiteorlprojects.com

Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is a Puerto Rican guitarist, songwriter, record producer and filmmaker. He has formed or played in several bands, including The Mars Volta, At the Drive-In, Antemasque, and Bosnian Rainbows. He was 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, or progressive. He has also collaborated with numerous artists, such as Damo Suzuki, John Frusciante, El-P, Mon Laferte and Calle 13.