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Rick Ness, formerly a bassist, has become a popular gold miner due to his appearance on Gold Rush. His career began as a musician, but his current fame is due to his role in the reality TV series Gold Rush. The spot for Gold Rush season 12 has been confirmed by Rick.
The popular Discovery Channel series Gold Rush made him famous for his role. As a novice member of Parker Schnabel’s mining crew, Rick Ness quickly demonstrated his skills as a heavy equipment operator, making him an essential member of the team.
| Real Name/Full Name | Richard Ness |
| Date Of Birth | 5 March 1981 |
| Age | 44 years old |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Siblings | Randy Ness. |
| Profession | Gold Miner, and TV Personality. |
| Net worth | $6 Million. |
Biography
Rick Ness, who is well-known on reality television, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 5, 1981. Richard Ness Sr. (father) and Judy Marie Bedard (mother) were the foundation for his upbringing.
At Escanaba Area High School, he excelled in both football and musical pursuits, actively participating in both. After graduating from Escanaba in 1999, Rick Ness pursued a career in college football, but his sports aspirations were cut short by a head injury.
Personal Life
Rick Ness’ romantic journey has been the main attraction on both television screens and social media platforms. Leese Marie, Rick’s partner, became a well-known figure during the Gold Rush in 2021, participating in Rick’s mining adventures.
Career
Rick Ness turned to music after his football career ended, searching for solace and passion in the melodies he composed. In 2003, he moved to Milwaukee with his mother, Judy Marie Bedard, and became an important figure in the.357 String Band, which was established in 2004. Rick’s ability to play upright bass helped him traverse the globe and accompany the band on their musical journey.
The.357 String Band’s album series included Ghost Town (2006), Fire & Hail (2008), and Lightning From The North (2010) when they were together. Rick decided to pursue a new adventure in gold mining in Alaska after the band split up in 2011. At a music festival in 2006, Rick Ness and Parker Schnabel’s paths crossed. Rick expressed interest in joining Parker’s mining endeavors while performing with his band at the Southeast Alaskan State Fair, even though he didn’t have any prior experience in the field.
Rick Ness has had appearances on different mining and adventure-themed television shows beyond Gold Rush. He was notable for joining Parker Schnabel’s crew on Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail from 2017 to 2018, where they embarked on mining expeditions in Papua New Guinea and Guyana across two seasons.
Net Worth
It was reported that Rick Ness had a total worth of $6 Million. Rick’s earnings are on the rise, as evidenced by his progressing career. Ness began his career as a musician, but his current fame stems from his role in the reality TV series Gold Rush. Rick’s spot in Gold Rush season 12 will result in him making more money to add up to his current net worth.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @thebigrickness | 57.3K | |
| @thebigrickness | 583K | |
| X(Twitter) | @GoldrushRick | 77.2K |
