A festival worker cools off some fans in 2004. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Flashes of lightning generated by artist Syd Klinge crackle through the Indio night in 2004. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Beck makes a surprise appearance at the 2004 festival. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
A sculpture stands sentry at the festival. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Frank Black leads a reunited Pixies. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
A reunited Kraftwerk performs on the festival’s first day. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
A fan tries to cool off during Cursive’s set in the 103-degree heat. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Thom Yorke and Radiohead onstage at Coachella. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Robert Smith of the Cure. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips debuts his mobile plastic bubble at Coachella 2004. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
