Legendary Concerts on Instagram: "In 2002, Avril Lavigne’s performance of “Sk8er Boi” on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno marked a turning point for pop-punk on mainstream television. At just 17, she brought a raw, no-frills energy that cut through the polished pop dominating late-night TV at the time, standing out with her skater aesthetic, blunt lyrics, and full-band intensity. The song, taken from her debut album Let Go, captured teenage frustration and outsider confidence in a way that felt im