Periodically music artists, pundits and fans go round and round on the use of backing tracks in "live" performances. The practice is so prevalent now, is it even still a question?

Can 'real' rock bands use laptops or backing tracks to enhance their live performances? Matt Pinfield weighs in.

Musicians and singers that use live backing tracks may be interested in a new device called the Backtrack Box designed and created by musician Dylan Chenfeld based in New York. Watch the ...