This is a reversal clue - look for indicators like 'back', 'returned', 'up' (in down clues), or 'west' (in across clues)
Join the wordplay parts together in sequence
Answer: GROUPIE | Wordplay: Devoted fan that is following band (7)GROUP (band) + I.E. – this is a bit weak, as groupies are specially people who follow a band or group