Celebrating 10 years of music and culture, the 2009 edition of Coachella took place from April 17 to 19, featuring a lineup that bridged generations and genres. Headliners Paul McCartney, The Killers, and The Cure anchored the weekend with standout performances. McCartney delivered a deeply emotional and nostalgic set filled with Beatles classics and solo hits, famously playing 54 minutes past curfew on Friday night, a decision that cost organizers $1,000 per extra minute but cemented his set as a defining moment. The Cure closed the festival on Sunday with a defiant performance that continued even after their sound and video were cut due to curfew violations, playing "Boys Don’t…