Michel fugain was born on May 12, 1942 in Grenoble. He abandoned his medical studies to embark on a career as an artist. It is Michel Sardou, his friend, who offers to join him at Barclay. Michel Fugain writes songs for Hugues Aufray, Dalida ou Marie Laforêt.
His first big success I would not have time. won the gold medal Song charts in 1967. After a collaboration and great success with the Big Bazaar, he created The Fugain Company.

In terms of private life, Michel Fugain had 3 children with Stephanie from whom he is divorced. In 2002, their daughter Laurette died at the age of 23. Michel fugain remarried in 2014 with Sanda.