Russ, I didn't know you also chose not to use a guitar pick. After hearing Jeff play extraordinary guitar without one it has made me rethink using a pick as much as I do. Occasionally I play without a pick when I am switching between keyboard and guitar mid-song in the band I play with so I am quite comfortable not always using one. Maybe I should try to play more without one. I also played bass for years with my thumb and fingers so it does feel natural.
I haven't heard of Lenny Brough. Did he leave any recordings? I have heard Tuck with Tuck & Patty but didn't know he had released a solo album. I'll definately look out for that one.