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Despite dance music's creed of inclusivity, dark nightclubs filled with flashing lights and loud music may seem ill-suited for someone living with epilepsy. "I don't think you should take opportunity away from people because of a condition," Green says. She notes that while many of his problems with epilepsy were heightened by the lack of sleep and off-hours work routine, Alan was still the best man for his job. "Some people get diagnosed and then they tiptoe around," she adds. "There was no fear in Alan. He made rockstar level productions, which are really rare." His extensive mastery of live shows was the catalyst for a longtime partnership and friendship with David Guetta. Together, they worked on some of Alan's most acclaimed projects, such as their 2014 New Year's Eve show in Rio de Janeiro, which was attended by over two million people.Watch on THUMP: All Access: How Accessibility Limits Dance Music's Inclusiveness
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