Talk about the first generation of Morning Musume!
Members:
Abe Natsumi-- Nicknamed Nacchi. She was known for being the Ai Takahashi of the golden age, getting most of the lines and being center for most songs. She graduated with the single Ai Araba! It's All Right! And started a solo career.
Iida Kaori-- Nicknamed Johnson. She was known for being tall, and also for being in Morning Musume for the longest, at 7 years and four months! She was also given many lyrics in songs. She graduated with the single THE MANPOWER and started a solo career.
Ishiguro Aya- Nicknamed Ayappe. She was known for being the second graduation from Morning Musume. She is now a celebrity talent and a mother. She graduated with the single LOVE MACHINE
Asuka Fukuda- Nicknamed Asukacchi. She was known for being the first member to graduate and also had many of the lines in the first few singles. She now runs a night club with her father. She graduated with the single Memory Seishun no Hikari
Nakazawa Yuko-- Nicknamed Yuu-chan. She was known as the oldest member of Morning Musume, and as sort of a mother figure for the rest of the group. She is now a solo artist and does work for various Doramas and movies. She graduated with the single Renai Revolution 21 and is now leader of Hello! Project.
