Ellington Jordan (1940 – June 18, 2020), also known as Fugi, was an American musician, songwriter, and record producer based in Detroit, Michigan.
Ellington Jordan was originally from Los Angeles but moved to Detroit to start his music career.
[2] He began playing music in Detroit in the 1960s and collaborated with various local soul and funk musicians as a songwriter and sideman.
[3][4] In 1967 he co-wrote the blues song "I'd Rather Go Blind" for Etta James, based on his recent experiences in prison.
[7] Jordan returned to occasional live performances, and collaborated with former members of Black Merda on new material in 2016-17.