After Lymon went solo in mid-1957, both his career and those of the Teenagers fell into decline. They had been married for 2.4 years. Taylor was back in the spotlight in 1968, when she and two other women who claimed to be former teenage idol Frankie Lymon’s widow became … Taylor was the second of Frankie Lymon's three wives. added by cherl12345. He was married to Emira Lymon, Zola Taylor and Elizabeth Waters. Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers was one of the groups that helped to get rock-and-roll off the ground in the 50's. The film stars Larenz Tate as Frankie Lymon, Halle Berry as Zola Taylor, Vivica A. Royalties on the song passed the $1 million mark, and in 1986 three women claiming to be Frankie Lymon's widow were arguing over rights to the song with Roulette [one of them was former Platters singer Zola Taylor]. The Taylor sections are the most fun, largely because Taylor knew Lymon when he was at his performing peak and director Gregory Nava, whose last film … Taylor lived in Los Angeles with Frankie Lymon, the doo-wop idol who co-wrote and sang “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” and said she had married him. added by fiyona. American Singer Zola Taylor was born Zola Mae Taylor on 17th March, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA, USA and passed away on 30th Apr 2007 Riverside, CA, USA aged 69. Frankie Lymon, Soundtrack: American Graffiti. Fox as Elizabeth Waters and Lela Rochon as Emira Eagle. Taylor was the second of Frankie Lymon’s three wives. Frankie Lymon was born on September 30, 1942 in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA as Franklin Lymon. added by cherl12345. Why Do Fools Fall in Love was not a commercial success and met with mixed reviews; [24] the film grossed a total of $12,461,773 during its original theatrical run. Taylor was back in the spotlight in 1968, when she and two other women who claimed to be former teenage idol Frankie Lymon's widow became embroiled in … Her zodiac sign is Pisces. She was the original female member of The Platters from 1954 to 1962, when the group produced most of their popular singles. She was the original female member of The Platters from 1954 to 1962, when the group produced most of their popular singles. Nico - Christa Päffgen- 16 October 1938 – 18 July 1988. added by fiyona. تصویر of Frankie Lymon And Zola Taylor for شائقین of شخصیات مشہور who died young 42653654 Frankie Lymon Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Franklin Joseph "Frankie" Lymon (September 30, 1942 – February 27, 1968) was an American rock and roll/rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, best known as the boy soprano lead singer of the New York City-based early rock and roll group, The Teenagers. added by cherl12345. Zola Taylor was a member of The Platters until 1962, when she was replaced by singer Barbara Randolph. picha. Frankie Lymon And Zola Taylor. In 1984, on behalf of Emira Lymon, a lawyer and artist's agent sued to wrest the copyright of Frankie's hit song "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" away from the current owner. American rock and roll singer and songwriter, Frankie Lymon was born in Harlem, New York, U.S. on September 30, 1942, to Jeanette and Howard Lymon. Yeşim Derelioğlu. The writing credits for ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ currently remain in the names of Frankie Lymon and Morris Levy. foto. Frankie Lymon was previously married to Emira Lymon (1967 - 1968), Zola Taylor (1965 - 1968) and Elizabeth Mickey Waters (1964 - 1968). added by cherl12345. Fox as Elizabeth Waters and Lela Rochon as Elmira Eagle. foto. 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