The performances on the first day of Coachella 2012 were as stellar as the weather was not (wind, rain): the long-awaited reunions of bands like Pulp and Mazzy Star were dynamic payoffs, while newcomers like Gary Clark Jr., Ximena Sarinana and Kendrick Lamar made the most of their festival slots. So who had the most memorable performances, and what was the vibe like in the hoodie-clad Coachella crowd? Check out these 12 things we saw and heard on Friday at the festival.
