Don Imus is a renowned writer and radio host from the United States, known for his unique style of adding humor elements to his books and radio shows. He was born as John Donald Imus Jr. on July 23, 1940, in Riverside, California, and was raised on a cattle ranch called The Willows near Kingman, Arizona. Imus served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1960 and battled alcoholism in his early career before overcoming it in 1987.
Imus' career as a radio host began in 1968, and he gained national fame for hosting the chat show Imus in the Morning, which is broadcast all over America by the Cumulus Media Networks. His show, which was initially based on comedy, underwent a transformation in 1988, when Imus began to use it as a platform for discussing political issues, news-based parodies, and charitable causes. Imus' show was inspired by the format of Howard Stern, and he has been widely recognized for his contribution to the radio industry.
Apart from being a writer and radio host, Imus is also known for being a landscape photographer, humorist, and a philanthropist. He has been married twice and has four children and three grandchildren. In 1999, Imus and his wife founded the Imus Ranch, a cattle ranch spread over 4,000 acres in Ribera, New Mexico. The ranch was established to provide a retreat for children with cancer and blood disorders and has been widely recognized for its charitable work.
Imus has authored several books, including "God's Other Son," "Two Christmas Stories," and "The Cowboy Way: Life on the Last Frontier." His books have been praised for their humor and insightful commentary on contemporary issues. Imus' contributions to the radio industry and his philanthropic work have earned him a place of honor in American popular culture.