Formed in Los Angeles in 2005 by guitarist
Tom Morello (
Rage Against the Machine,
Audioslave,
Nightwatchman) and rapper
Boots Riley (
the Coup),
Street Sweeper Social Club crafts self-described "revolutionary party jams" steeped in funk, heavy metal, hip-hop and straight-up blue-collar rock & roll that reflect the duo's progressive political views. The band's eponymous debut album was released on WEA in early 2009. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide