Who is it?

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Here are the clues:

• Rose to popularity in 1983 with the release of their third album.
• When recording a song, their voice has to be sped up so it doesn't sound so raspy.
• Played a gas station attendant in Pink Cadillac.
• Was nearly killed during a parachute jump when their instructor and their parachute got stuck between their legs.

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