Not only was Rush playing live on Wednesday’s show - the entire show was Rush-themed and pretty damn funny. “Jimmy” is obviously a theatrical construction - clearly Stephen Colbert is a huge fan of the band’s music. As am I. Colbert even played “Limelight” instead of his normal theme music and he read the lyrics to By-Tor and the Snow dog . . . oh yeah, he is a huge fan.
In fact I saw them last Wednesday play the Molson Ampitheatre on Toronto’s harbourfront. That was made possible by the editor-in-chief of The Globe and Mail who took me up on my standing “Will consult for Rush tickets” offer and it was good trade.
I had great seats, thanks Ed and Adrian!
