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**The Plagues Bio** The Plagues were a garage rock group from Lansing, Michigan, active in the mid-1960s. The band consisted of Bill Malone (lead singer and bassist), Van Decker (lead guitar), Phil Nobach (drums), and James Hosley (rhythm guitar). Initially, they performed mostly Beatles covers, which helped them build a substantial local following, with around 300 kids in their fan club. They played energetic shows, often drawing crowds of 75 to 200 teens, and were known for their lively performances reminiscent of a “mini-Beatles concert.” The Plagues gained popularity with their original song “Through This World,” which charted locally on WILS, a popular AM pop station in Lansing. They also performed covers of other hits like “Louie, Louie,” “Hang on Sloopy,” and “Mr. Tambourine Man.” The band opened for the Young Rascals and was known for their humorous and engaging stage presence. After disbanding in 1966, Malone briefly joined another local band, the Frightened Trees, before moving to California in April 1967. He later worked at Don Post Studios, where he created masks for films, including the iconic Michael Myers mask from the 1978 film “Halloween.” He eventually became a director, with notable works including the 1999 remake of “House on Haunted Hill.” The remaining members of The Plagues, Decker, Nob

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