Why a growing chorus of international musicians is calling out an Aussie promoter

Danny Bazzi, a former lawyer turned music promoter and boss of Silverback Touring, is facing a fierce backlash from a growing chorus of local and international musicians.

A trail of disgruntled rock stars, local acts, and industry contractors are banding together, claiming Bazzi has left them out of pocket.

The mounting allegations finally caught up with Bazzi during a tense confrontation in the middle of a Bunnings car park followed by Bazzi agreeing to do a sitdown interview.

Former hair metal front man Stevie Rachelle used his notorious industry watchdog webpage, Metal Sludge, to call out Bazzi’s business practices.

“Once I realized who Danny Bazzi really was, there was no doubt in my mind that I had uncovered it and exposed him,” Rachelle said.

Among those demanding answers is Cherie Currie, the legendary lead vocalist of 1970s rock group The Runaways.

Currie alleges Bazzi still owes her $15,000 from her Australian tour last year.

“When I say the name to you, Danny Bazzi, what immediately springs to mind?” Currie was asked.

“PTSD,” Currie joked darkly.

“No, that’s a joke, because that’s awful to even compare that. But it did bring back an awful [feeling]… I was really ripped off.”

Closer to home, rising Australian hard rock singer Cassidy Paris claims Bazzi has been holding onto her money for years – including her merchandise profits.

“I was 19 at the time and he took my merchandise money and hasn’t paid me,” Paris said.

“It’s impossible to see how he can sleep at night doing something like that when the situation is so bad.”

When tracked down at a local Bunnings warehouse, Bazzi initially reacted with fury when asked about Stevie Rachelle.

“Stevie Rachelle is a f---ing narcissist,” he said.

“Nothing more to say. Get out of the f----ing way,”

However, Bazzi later agreed to sit down to give his “extended mix” version of events, insisting he had nothing to hide.

Addressing the lengthy list of creditors, Bazzi argued, “There’s context to each of those.”

He disputed Currie’s $15,000 claim, stating the true sum is closer to $US8300 and blamed the delay on an incorrect bank account number provided by Currie.

He also chalked up the non-payment of Paris to “administrative errors,” adding, “I don’t want to be seen as somebody who’s taking advantage of young artists… It’s not my style.”

“I intend to pay them as soon as I can with whatever scenario we’re able to come up with,” Bazzi said.