A Los Angeles-based soft rock band best known for their certified gold 1972 hit "Precious and Few,"
Climax was founded in 1971 by vocalist
Sonny Geraci, who had previously helmed the garage rock group the
Outsiders. Joining
Geraci was former
Outsiders guitarist
Walter Nims, session player
Steve York (bass),
Virgil Weber (keyboards), and Robert Neilson (drums). Shortly after forming, the band inked a deal with the Carousel label and released the
Nims-penned ballad that would become their calling card. The song peaked at number three, and was followed by a second, less successful single "Life and Breath." The group's 1972 eponymous debut album would be their one and only release. ~ James Christopher Monger