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Richard Ness (born March 5, 1981), commonly known as Rick Ness, is a famous American gold miner, musician, and reality television star.
He rose to fame for his role on the hit Discovery Channel series Gold RushRick Ness initially joined Parker Schnabel’s mining crew as a rookie but quickly demonstrated his expertise as a heavy equipment operator, solidifying his position as an integral member of the team.
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| full name: | Richard Ness |
| stage name: | Rick Ness |
| date of birth: | March 5, 1981 (43 years old) |
| place of birth: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| educate: | Escanaba Area High School |
| high: | 1.85m |
| parents: | Richard Ness Sr., Judy Marie Bedard |
| brothers and sisters: | Randy Ness |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Liz Marie (2021) |
| children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Gold miner • Television personality |
| net worth: | $3 million |
Early life and education
Rick Ness, a familiar face in reality TV shows, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 5, 1981. His parents, Richard Ness Sr. (father) and Judy Marie Bedard (mother), provided him with an environment in which to grow up.
Growing up in a family that worked in the construction industry, Ness was immersed in heavy machinery operation from a young age, often working alongside his twin brother, Randy Ness. In addition to his work in the construction industry, Ness also had a passion for football and music during his growing years.
His high school career Escanaba Area High School He excelled in both fields, being active in football and music.After graduating from Escanaba in 1999, Rick Ness began to dabble in college football, but his athletic dreams were cut short due to a head injury.
Profession
After his football career ended, Rick Ness turned to music, finding solace and passion in the melodies he created. In 2003, he moved to Milwaukee with his mother, Judy Marie Bedard, and became a core member of the .357 String Band, which officially formed in 2004. With his skill on the double bass, Rick has traveled the world accompanying the band on its musical journeys.
During their time together, .357 Strings released three albums: Ghost Town (2006), Fire and hail (2008), and Northern Lightning (2010). However, in 2011, the band parted ways, prompting Rick to seek a new adventure: mining for gold in Alaska.
Rick Ness’s life trajectory and Gold Rush Rick with band member Parker Schnabel at the 2006 festival. While performing with the band at the Southeast Alaska State Fair, Rick expressed interest in joining Parker in the mining business, despite having no prior experience. However, the skills he had honed in his family’s construction business in Escanaba, where he handled heavy machinery, became a common ground between the two.
Exceed Gold RushRick Ness has appeared in various mining and adventure themed television shows. Notably, he joined Parker Schnabel’s team Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail Mining expeditions were carried out to Papua New Guinea and Guyana over two seasons in 2017-2018.
social media
- Instagram account: (@thebigrickness)
- Facebook account: Rick Ness
- Twitter account: (@GoldrushRick)
personal life
Rick Ness’s love journey has been the focus of television screens and social media platforms. His partner Lees Marie Gold Rush In 2021, share Rick’s mining adventures.
However, their love story was full of ups and downs, and they experienced many separations and reunions.
net worth
Rick Ness has a net worth of approximately $3 million, which comes from his career as a gold miner and musician, as well as his appearances on reality television shows.
