Easy Rider: A Few of Jay Reatard's Favourite Things

We're not implying that there's any kind of clue in his name, just that prolific Tennessee garage punk Jay Reatard doesn't do complicated. Brevity is a rule he lives by not just for his songs, but for everything else it seems. We asked him to tell us which five things he can't be without on tour, and he responded thus.

1) Energy drinks - All flavours and sizes, at least 3 a day. The dumber the name the better!

2) Flying V's – ‘Cause nothing else is a real guitar.

3) White Converse All-Stars - I buy a new pair for every tour just to watch them turn black by the end.

4) A tiny pillow for the van - Steve does all the driving while I try and sleep the whole drive.

5) Baby wipes - Don't ask!