Am I missing something here?
Do you think the general uninformed public thinks that using a sequence means that you DON'T play?
In a live band ... you only get to play YOUR part. With a sequence .... you still get to play YOUR part. At least - that's the approach I take. If I use a sequenced backing - I am the piano player. Remember that guy? Playing piano over a band or a sequence is the same technique .... only the band usually screws up the timing and some of the notes. Give me a perfect sequence over a mediocre band ANYday.