She was the original female member of The Platters from 1954 to 1962, when the group produced most of their popular singles.

Zola Taylor was a member of The Platters until 1962, when she was replaced by singer Barbara Randolph.

In 1984, on behalf of Emira Lymon, a lawyer and artists' agent sued to wrest the copyright of Frankie's hit song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" away from the current owner.

[2] In 1990, Taylor was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Platters.

Zola Taylor died in Riverside, California at age 69, from pneumonia, following a series of strokes.