In 2009, the song was named the 17th VH1 Greatest Hard Rock Songs by VH1.
The song was used as a soundtrack for 2008's Burnout Paradise.
"I Wanna Rock" was used as a soundtrack for 2002's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Australia (Kent Music Report) ranked 43, 1984.
Canada Top Singles (RPM) peak position 44, 1984.