This document compares and contrasts several music genres including blues, blues rock, Latin rock, and The Beatles. It provides background information on the origins and history of each genre. Blues originated in the southern US after the Civil War and was influenced by African American folk music. It later developed into different regional styles and was one of the primary influences for blues rock and rock music. Latin rock emerged in the 1960s, combining elements of rock with Latin American folk music, and was heavily influenced by Carlos Santana. The Beatles were one of the most famous and influential rock bands originating from England in the 1960s, known for blending many musical styles and having a major social impact.