Guadalcanal Diary is an American alternative rock band from Marietta, Georgia, that gained prominence during the 1980s. Known for their jangly sound, they were influential in the Southern indie rock and college radio scenes. The band, featuring lead vocalist and guitarist Murray Attaway, guitarist Jeff Walls, bassist Rhett Crowe, and drummer John Poe, is best remembered for songs like "Watusi Rodeo" and "Trail of Tears". Their fusion of post-punk energy, melodic songwriting, and Southern Gothic themes made them a distinctive voice in the indie rock landscape.