Conversation so far:
When did Jack White become a minimalist?
Beginning in the fifth grade.
Why did he choose this?
he and his childhood friend, Dominic Suchyta, would listen to records in White's attic on weekends.
What does it mean to him?
CANNOTANSWER.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
White showcases his minimalist style by constructing a guitar built out of a plank of wood, three nails, a glass Coke bottle, a guitar string, and a pickup.
Does he create other things as well?
a Neve mixing console, and two Studer A800 2-inch 8-track tape recorders.
Are there other aspects of his lifestyle you find interesting?
In particular, White became distinguished for his nasal vocal delivery and loose, explosive guitar delivery.

Question: What else is he known for?
Self-contained rewrite: What is Jack White known for other than his mainstream songs?