COACHELLA 2013: Photos of 8 classic acts that rocked the fest

Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine at Coachella 2013

Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine at Coachella 2013

From the political rants of Jello Biafra to the new wave of New Order, the 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brought classic artists to Indio at the Empire Polo Club.

1. Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine
Always political, always entertaining, Jello Biafra brought his Guantanamo School of Medicine to Coachella.

PHOTO GALLERY: Jello Biafra at Coachella

2. Violent Femmes
The Violent Femmes blast hit after hit on the Coachella stage. Milwaukee’s best isn’t a beer, it’s these guys.
PHOTO GALLERY: The Violent Femmes at Coachella

3. The Three O’Clock
The Three O’Clock reunited for a beautiful blast of California power pop.
PHOTO GALLERY: The Three O’Clock at Coachella

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4. Rodriguez
Rodriguez, the subject of “Searching for Sugar Man,” attracted a crowd to the Gobi Tent with his legend.
PHOTO GALLERY: Rodriguez at Coachella

Social Distortion

Mike Ness of Social Distortion at Coachella 2013. (Tom Bray/Staff Photo)

5. Social Distortion
California rock icons got their due with a Sunday evening headlining set at Coachella.
PHOTO GALLERY: Social Distortion at Coachella

6. Sparks
Sparks got their weird on at Coachella 2013.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sparks at Coachella

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7. The Selecter
The Selecter’s first U.S. tour in more than a decade came to Coachella.
PHOTO GALLERY: The Selecter at Coachella

8. New Order
Minus Peter Hook, but plus Joy Division tracks, New Order came to Coachella and brought new wave back to life.
PHOTO GALLERY: New Order at Coachella