2004's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival marked a pivotal moment in the festival’s evolution, as it became the first edition to sell out. Held on May 1 and 2, the festival attracted a crowd of 120,000 total attendees, with music lovers traveling from all 50 US states to be part of the experience, a clear sign that the festival was beginning to make a significant impact on the national music scene.

Headlining the event were Radiohead, who brought their renowned live performance to the desert stage, and The Cure, whose iconic sound drew in a massive following. But one of the most electric moments of the festival came with…