The Platters are an influential American vocal group formed in 1952, known for their smooth harmonies that bridged the gap between Tin Pan Alley pop and early rock and roll. Achieving major success in the 1950s and 1960s, they scored forty singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four chart-toppers. The group's best-known lineup featured Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, The Platters continue to perform worldwide, with the name and legacy managed by Herb Reed Enterprises.