Cat Power
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Cat Power is the pseudonym used by Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Charlyn who's famously known for her artistic style in music and refined vocal talent.
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About
Born Charlyn Marie Marshall on January 21, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia. His father is a pianist who travels around the Southern part of the United States. Her travels with her father during her childhood has helped her prepare for the life she has now as a singer.
Marshall dropped out of high school and concentrated in making music. She started performing in New York under the pseudonym Cat Power. She moved to New York by 1992 and 2 years later she's the opening act for fellow singer/songwriter Liz Phair. Watching the show were Sonic Youth's drummer, Steve Shelley and Two Dollar Guiatar's Tim Foljahn, who convince her to record and agreed to be her backing band. That same year, she recorded her debut and sophomore effort Dear Sir and Myra Lee which was released on 1995 and 1996 respectively. By 1996, she was signed to Matador Records and released her third album, What Would the Community Think.
Cat Power took a 2-year hiatus, working as a baby sitter then moved in a farmhouse in South Carolina. After a series of sleepless nights and a nightmare, she began writing songs which resulted to her fourth album Moon Pix, released in 1998. The album has connections to the moon or its cycle, hence its title. Following its success are three more albums, The Covers Record (2000), You Re Free (20030 and The Greatest (2006).
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2007 | Brit Award | Best International Female Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2007 | PLUG Independent Music Award | Album of the Year for "The Greatest" | Nominated |
| 2007 | PLUG Independent Music Award | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2007 | PLUG Independent Music Award | Music Video of the Year for "Lived in Bars" | Nominated |
| 2007 | PLUG Independent Music Award | Album Art/Packaging of the Year for The Greatest | Nominated |
| 2007 | Shortlist Music Prize for The Greatest | Nominated |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | chart... | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| year... | song... | 82 | album... |
News
Tours & Concerts
05/01/07 (The Forum) London , United Kingdom
05/02/07 (Royal Circus) Brussels , Belgium
05/03/07 (Club Effenaar ) Eindhoven , Netherlands
05/04/07 (Karlstorbahnhof ) Heidelburg , Germany
05/05/07 (Boa) Lucerne, Switzerland
05/06/07 (Magazzini Generali) Milan , Italy
05/07/07 (Estragon ) Bologna , Italy
05/08/07 (Piper) Rome , Italy
05/09/07 (Joy Eslava ) Madrid , Spain
05/10/07 (Tripod ) Dublin , Ireland
07/07/07 (McCarren Park Pool) Brooklyn, New York
07/08/07 (Avalon - Boston) Boston, Massachusetts
07/10/07 (The Phoenix Concert) Theatre Toronto, Ontario
07/11/07 (Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest ) Ottawa, Ontario
07/13/07 (The Majestic Detroit ) Michigan
07/14/07 (Pitchfork Music Festival) Chicago, Illinois
Discography
Albums
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Singles
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Compilations & Live Releases
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Cat Power was an advertiser for GAP, Cingular, De Beers and Garnier.
- Cat Power has admitted that she was alcoholic in the past but has recovered from it.
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rock
