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Baker was one producing hit for band (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

drummer

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This clue might be a double definition.

'baker' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'one producing hit for band' is the second definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'was' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for drummer that I've seen before include "Band's percussionist" , "Gene Krupa, say" , "eg Ringo" , "salesman to America" , "Group member" .)

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