The Flock was a Chicago-based progressive rock band, that released two albums on Columbia records in 1969 (The Flock) and 1970 (Dinosaur Swamps).The Flock did not achieve the commercial success of other Columbia jazz-rock groups of the era such as Chicago and Blood Sweat & Tears, but were recognized for featuring a violin prominently in their recordings.The violinist, Jerry Goodman, went on to become a member of Mahavishnu Orchestra and a solo artist.