Omar Rodríguez-López
Omar Rodríguez-López | |
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Rodríguez-López in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López |
| Born | September 1, 1975 Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | El Paso, Texas, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, synthesizer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Website | orlprojects |
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.