The July 1973 issue of Creem magazine features Janis Schacht’s in-depth article “The Bowie-Bolan Battle,” exploring the rivalry and complicated relationship between Marc Bolan and David Bowie. Publication: Creem Magazine Date: July 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Music Feature THE STORY The article details the early friendship between Bolan and Bowie, their diverging careers, public jabs (Bolan calling Bowie a “lame brain” and Bowie retorting that Bolan is