JPF Home Page Forums Musician Gear and Techniques Microphone and Vocalist Forum Is there a reason why people prefer female vocalists?

The range of the vocalist is NOT determined by the sex. I've met several FANTASTIC male vocalists over the years and can list many many more I've never met.

I give you -
Geddy Lee (Rush, as mentioned - great range)
Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave)
Brent Smith (Shinedown)
Freddie Mercury (Queen)
Paul Rodgers (Bad Company)
Elton John
Art Garfunkel (Simon and Garfunkel)
Jon Anderson (Yes, Anderson and Vangelis)
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

If you want me to go on I will, thats barely scratching the surface.

Female vocalists are more unusual than male vocalists, hence the separate "genre". I think, as Kevin said, the majority or singers are male, so you have something different from the norm no the side.

At local shows and open mics female singers get a better reception because they are SIGNIFICANTLY more unusual than male singers.

I'm not saying male singers are better, I like a good mix of both, and neither one is "better" for any physiological reason.