In 2003, Morello began playing acoustic folk music at open-mic nights and clubs under the alias the Nightwatchman, which he formed as an outlet for his political views while playing apolitical music with Audioslave. He participated in Billy Bragg's Tell Us the Truth tour with no plans to record, but recorded a song for Songs and Artists that Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11, "No One Left". In April 2007, he released an album, One Man Revolution, followed by The Fabled City on September 30, 2008. Morello and the rapper Boots Riley formed the rap rock group Street Sweeper Social Club, and released their debut self-titled album in June 2009.
In 2003, Morello began playing acoustic folk music at open-mic nights and clubs under the alias the Nightwatchman, which he formed as an outlet for his political views while playing apolitical music with Audioslave. He participated in Billy Bragg's Tell Us the Truth tour with no plans to record but recorded a song for Songs and Artists that Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11, "No One Left". In April 2007, he released an album, One Man Revolution, followed by The Fabled City on Septembe,r 30, 2008. Morello and the rapper Boots Riley formed the rap rock group Street Sweeper Social Club, and released their debut self-titled album in June 2009.