Cat Power, 1972
Actors · January 21, 1972
Cat Power
★ HOW OLD IS CAT POWER?
Cat Power is 54 years old, born January 21, 1972 in United States · Aquarius.
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★ LEDE
About
Cat Power—the stage name of Charlyn Marie Marshall—built a restless career spanning punk, folk, blues, soul, and covers, each album a sonic reinvention. Born in Atlanta in 1972, she began performing in local bands in the early 1990s and recorded her first two albums, Dear Sir and Myra Lee, in a single 1994 session with Steve Shelley and Tim Foljahn. Her 2012 album Sun reached number 10 on the Billboard 200, her highest-charting release. As an Aquarius, she channels the sign's restless innovation into genre-fluid songwriting.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Cat Power is the stage name of Charlyn Marie Marshall, an American singer-songwriter born January 21, 1972, in Atlanta. Originally the name of her first band, Cat Power became her solo identity after she began performing in Atlanta's local music scene in the early 1990s. In 1993, she opened for Liz Phair and began collaborating with Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth and Tim Foljahn of Two Dollar Guitar, recording her debut albums Dear Sir (1995) and Myra Lee (1996) in a single 1994 session. After signing to Matador Records in 1996, she released What Would the Community Think, followed by the critically acclaimed Moon Pix (1998), recorded with Dirty Three members, and The Covers Record (2000), a sparse arrangement of cover songs. Following a hiatus, You Are Free (2003) featured guest appearances by Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, while The Greatest (2006) embraced soul and Memphis studio musicians. A second covers album, Jukebox, arrived in 2008. Her self-produced Sun (2012) debuted at number 10 on the Billboard 200, marking her commercial peak. Critics have documented the constant evolution of her sound across punk, folk, blues, soul, and other genres. Born under Aquarius, Marshall channels that sign's restless reinvention into her career trajectory. Singer-songwriters perform live, record studio albums, and often write and arrange their own material. As a US citizen, she remains rooted in American folk and rock traditions.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Charlyn Marie Marshall grew up throughout the southern United States after her birth in Atlanta. She began performing in local Atlanta bands in the early 1990s, before opening for Liz Phair in 1993—an early high-profile moment that led to her first recording sessions. In 1994, she recorded her first two albums, Dear Sir and Myra Lee, with Steve Shelley and Tim Foljahn on the same day, establishing her early sound before wider recognition.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Cat Power was originally the name of her first band before becoming her stage name as a solo artist.
- She recorded her first two albums, Dear Sir and Myra Lee, in a single 1994 session with musicians from Sonic Youth and Two Dollar Guitar.
- Her 2012 album Sun was self-produced and became her highest-charting album, reaching number 10 on the Billboard 200.
- Her career has spanned multiple genres—punk, folk, blues, soul—with critics noting constant sonic evolution across her discography.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Cat Power reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Cat Power?
- Cat Power is 54 years old (born January 21, 1972).
- When is Cat Power's birthday?
- Cat Power was born on January 21, 1972.
- What is Cat Power's zodiac sign?
- Cat Power is a Aquarius, born January 21, 1972.
- What is Cat Power's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Cat Power was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Cat Power from?
- Cat Power is from United States.
- What does Cat Power do?
- Cat Power is a actor.
- Is Cat Power still alive?
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