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Strange UK rockers kicked back with Radiohead (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

queer

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'strange' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for queer that I've seen before include "Hinder or prevent" , "Rum" , "Peculiar" , "- - Street" , "spoil" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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