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One member of English rock group, one going on record (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

needle

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'one going on record' is the definition.
(on a vinyl record in record player)

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(Other definitions for needle that I've seen before include "Moveable bar in a compass" , "Annoy; indicator" , "Dial pointer; annoy" , "Annoy by continuous criticism; stylus" , "Badger with sewing implement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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