Rockers RUSH to Appear on the Colbert Report

     RUSH will be appearing on "The Colbert Report," and no, not the cigar chomping Limbaugh. The Canadian rock band Rush will perform their music and the classic song "Tom Sawyer" on the Comedy Central network Wednesday evening (July 16, 11:30 p.m. ET). The Geddy Lee led rock trio, which is currently on tour (this week - July 17, Hershey, PA, July 19, Washington, DC, July 20, Charlotte, NC), hasn't played on a U.S. television program since 1975!  Other upcoming musical performances on the Colbert Report, include, the rapper Nas on July 23, country music star Toby Keith returns for his second performance on July 28 and Crosby, Stills & Nash will appear July 30. The Stephen Colbert-hosted comedy show was originally launched as a parody of conservative political pundit shows; but shows like "The O'Reilly Factor" do not make a habit of hosting music performances. Fortunately the "Colbert" program has expanded into the music arena, often with its sonorous host joining in. John Legend, Neil Young, R.E.M., Tony Bennett, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, the Roots and Carole King have all performed on the show.

Colbert's enthusiasm for the music has been easily apparent. Previously, he has sung "The Star-Spangled Banner" (in two-part harmony) with Legend, and made fun of the MTV-style band interview by questioning R.E.M. from a stool twice the size of the stools the band members sat on.

Make sure to tune in tonight !!!

UPDATE- July 17, clip of their appearance-