[Lancey Howard]

Thus passes part of a song-writing machine that was, at its best, the equal of Lennon & McCartney.

LOL, the Bee Gees were great, but get a grip.

[TLBSHOW]

As a member of the Bee Gees, with world-wide record sales exceeding 110 million, Maurice Gibb enjoyed a place among the top five of the most successful recording artistes of all time, along with The Beatles, Elvis, Michael Jackson and Sir Paul McCartney.

[zarf]

I wouldn't laugh at that comment. I think Bee Gees, at times, rose to the level and surpassed Lennon and McCartney.

Were they as socially important? No.
In terms of pure songwriting? Without a doubt.