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[INFRINGEMENT] Like two sides of the same coin—or maybe the same side of different coins—Prince and David Bowie were both figures who genuinely empowered their fans to more truly express themselves. The musicians, who died within four months of each other—Prince at the age of 57 more prematurely than Bowie at a still very active 69—had many overlapping features. Both utilized the androgynous aspects of their personality, bodies, and style to break down barriers. Both were of course hugely talented artists—Prince was considered by many in the music industry as the best living guitarist (he also played every single instrument on his debut album, from wind chimes to bongos), while Bowie boasted a vocal range of 3.58 octaves, which outmatches the likes of John Lennon, Adele, and Freddie Mercury—Bowie perhaps the better wordsmith and Prince the better instrumentalist. Bowie was also a more prolific collaborator—though Prince, was known to collaborate more in his later years, was always known as more of a lone wolf. What this all means is that the coincidence of their close and untimely deaths means that they will be forever be pitted against each other. However, that’s a good thing for fans like us, because we can look forward to great parties, like the upcoming Prince vs Bowie Epic Dance Party this Thursday, August 4 at Mohawk Place, as part of the Infringement Festival.The party will feature four sets by four DJs who will play Prince and Bowie all night long in between themed performances by local artists. Costumes are encouraged. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Dreamland Gallery.