Pat Benatar, Beach Boys join 'Blackfish' cancellation list Celebs shun SeaWorld Beach Boys, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo cancel Busch Gardens Tampa shows Benatar said she canceled after realizing Busch Gardens affiliated with SeaWorld The controversy is "based on misinformation," Busch Gardens says CNN's "Blackfish" documentary focused on SeaWorld's treatment of orcas (CNN) -- The "Blackfish" controversy that torpedoed SeaWorld's Orlando concert series has now sunk some shows at Busch Gardens Tampa. "We regret to announce that the Beach Boys and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have canceled their performances at Bands, Brew & BBQ this year, but we respect their decision," a Busch Gardens Tampa spokesman said Thursday. We're disappointed that there is a media controversy enacted by animal activists and based on misinformation. Busch Gardens Tampa is owned by SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, which has been targeted by animal rights activists since the airing of the documentary "Blackfish" on CNN last October. A long list of musical acts have canceled shows that were scheduled as part of SeaWorld's "Bands, Blues & BBQ" in February and March. Benatar said in a statement to CNN that she canceled her February 22 show once she realized that Busch Gardens was affiliated with SeaWorld. In light of this we have opted to cancel our February 22, 2014, performance at Busch Gardens in Tampa. The Beach Boys issued a short statement: "The Beach Boys have cancelled their performance on February 15, 2014. The band regrets any inconvenience this may have caused their fans and they look forward to returning to Tampa soon. 'Blackfish' backlash The entertainers' exodus from SeaWorld's calendar began soon after CNN broadcast the documentary "Blackfish" in October. Acts that have canceled SeaWorld shows include Trace Adkins, Trisha Yearwood, Willie Nelson, Cheap Trick, Heart, Barenaked Ladies, Martina McBride and 38 Special. SeaWorld's defense Thursday's announcement is the first word of cancellations at affiliated parks. The controversy did not appear to dampen the profits of the parent company. Propelled by fourth-quarter attendance, SeaWorld expects an estimated $1.46 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2013, the company announced Monday. Strong attendance numbers at its flagship locations in Orlando, Florida, San Diego, California, and San Antonio, Texas, among others, helped boost the marine park's gains. CNN's Cristy Lenz, Carolyn Sung, Jane Caffrey and Vivian Kuo contributed to this report.