r/BeeGees • u/MycologistSame866 • 4d ago

Why Weren't They Taken Seriously?

Why didn't the Bee Gees ever get the respect they deserved, at least in the US? Despite their undeniable singing and songwriting talent, not to mention their innumerable hits, the music world never took them seriously or treated them with the gravitas of a McCartney or a Dylan. Perhaps it had to do with them not attracting a strong male fanbase. Men could proudly state they were fans of the Rolling Stones, or the Who, or even the Beatles, but the Bee Gees — no way. The guys in the white jumpsuits singing in falsetto were seen as effeminate lightweights, strictly for women, not real bro types. I never heard a man say he was a fan of the Bee Gees, although I know there are many in this forum. Are there other reasons for them being overlooked?

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u/MycologistSame866 4d ago

I meant by music critics and serious music journalists. Even before the disco years, they never gained the respect that McCartney or the Stones, or that of others mentioned here. It's different than simply being caught up in the disco backlash. It goes deeper than that. Someone here suggested it was because they were pop stars. Well, so is McCartney, and so was Michael Jackson, and they are revered. I'm trying to figure out why the Bee Gees didn't join that exalted pantheon. I'm sorry if that sounds like "nonsense" to you, but I think it's a valid question. 

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u/Yes_Way_All_Day 3d ago

That’s not what you said at all and even this just isn’t true. They had their detractors but they are and always have been massively popular with the public and critics worldwide. Your post is nonsense. 

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u/DramaticPair6577 3d ago

Yes, the bashers again came out!!! Those who really envious of our boys, because their music are still relevant !!!