What does the cryptic crossword clue "Marie’s singing brother Mel in wild brawls (11)" mean?

The definition is "wild brawls". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DONNY (synonym="DONNY") + BROOKS (synonym="BROOKS") = DONNYBROOKS; definition: "wild brawls" The answer is DONNYBROOKS.

Marie’s singing brother Mel in wild brawls (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29346 | 19 Across | 2024-04-02 flower

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