Young rock-and-roller? (6)

I believe the answer is:

cradle

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'young rock' is the definition.
'cradle' can be an answer for 'rock' (thesaurus). I am unsure of the 'young' bit.

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(Other definitions for cradle that I've seen before include "Cot for a small baby" , "situation far from grave" , "'When the bough breaks, the . . . . . . will fall'" , "Hold tenderly" , "Small bed on rockers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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