Charlyn "Chan" Marie Marshall, a multifaceted American artist, has made a significant impact in the music industry under the moniker Cat Power. Born and raised in the South, primarily by her grandmother, Marshall's early life was marked by a deep fascination with music, which was heavily influenced by the blues and rock 'n' roll genres.
As Marshall's musical career began to take shape, she relocated to New York City in the early 1990s, where she crossed paths with Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth. Shelley went on to collaborate with Marshall on her first two albums, Dear Sir (1995) and Myra Lee (1996),both of which showcased her unique indie rock sound, characterized by sparse instrumentation.
Throughout the late 1990s, Marshall continued to explore her musical talents, releasing a string of albums that blended blues and folk rock influences. One of her most notable releases during this period was The Covers Record (2000),which featured a haunting cover of "Sea of Love" that would later be prominently featured in the film Juno (2007).
In the following years, Marshall released a trio of albums, each showcasing her growth as an artist. You Are Free (2003) saw her collaborate with Dave Grohl and Eddie Vedder, while The Greatest (2006) and Jukebox (2008) further cemented her reputation as a talented singer-songwriter.
Beyond her music, Marshall has also made a name for herself in the world of modeling, earning the admiration of fashion icons Marc Jacobs and Karl Lagerfeld. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, Marshall made her acting debut in the film My Blueberry Nights (2007),starring alongside Jude Law in a minor supporting role.
Marshall's most recent album, Sun (2012),was met with widespread critical acclaim and marked a significant milestone in her career, as it entered the Billboard 200 at number 10, making it her first top-ten album in the United States.
