The song is well known for its distinctive drum intro played by Denny Carmassi.
According to Ronnie Montrose in radio interviews, the song originated from Carmassi's experimentation with alternatives to Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's intro to "When the Levee Breaks".
According to Hagar, 'Rock Candy' is like a standard for bands like Def Leppard or The Cult.
'[1]The song was featured in the 1994 movie The Stöned Age, and has appeared in the U.S. television series My Name is Earl.
[2] A recording of "Rock Candy" by Montrose can be heard in a helicopter shot from the 1976 version of the film A Star is Born.