When you are one of the all-time legends in rock 'n roll, a lifetime of regrets and mistakes from the road is sure to make a habit of haunting you. But for every woman scorned or car totaled, you surely have been able to record a dozen classic songs that make those memories seem insignificant. For most rock stars that is probably the case. But for one, guilt hangs over his head like a painful shadow of past transgressions.  

For the last four decades, legendary rock and roller Tom Petty has been shying away from returning to Los Angeles' famous "Trobadour" nightclub following an incident from the 1970's that left with him a large and intimidating cleaning bill. According to Petty, he and his then-band Mudcrutch had been opening for The Knack and following their set, Petty and they boys had gone backstage to imbibe in the boozeness. After Petty had built up a more-than-healthy buzz, He was called up on stage by The Knack who wanted him to accompany them. Prior to launching into a planned guitar solo, Petty lurched forward and puked over the first row of seats and concert attendees. 

"Drinks went flying, wardrobes were ruined" the aged rocker jokes.

And what did Petty get for his actions? A $480 cleaning bill that in the near half-century since the event has transpired, he has still yet to pay. 

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