An upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame exhibit celebrating Paul McCartney and Wings has reportedly hit an unexpected hurdle.
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Several of the star's guitars reportedly became stuck in customs.
The museum's new exhibition, Paul McCartney and Wings, is scheduled to open in Cleveland on May 15.
Paul McCartney Guitars Reportedly Delayed in London Customs
According to Page Six, seven of McCartney's guitars have been "stuck in London customs for a month."
The delay reportedly stems from regulations connected to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
The instruments are believed to contain Brazilian rosewood. A rare and protected material long prized for its sound quality in guitar manufacturing.
"The tree is endangered so you can no longer use it, but it's the best wood you can use for sound and acoustics," the insider said, per the outlet.
The guitars come from McCartney's personal archive.
Page Six reports that it is the first time in "decades" the former The Beatles member has transported the instruments internationally.
"He may have been unaware his highly prized instruments would have an issue," the report states.
Rock Hall Exhibit Set to Explore McCartney's Post-Beatles Era
Despite the customs complications, the report states there "has been some movement" regarding the shipment.
This leaves open the possibility that the guitars could still arrive before the exhibition opens.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame describes Paul McCartney and Wings as "a defining force in 1970s rock that bridged the gap between the end of The Beatles and the rise of a new era in popular music."
The exhibition is expected to feature "the most extensive collection of items from McCartney's personal archives to be made accessible to the public, as well as donations from band members and associates."
Organizers say the collection "will trace the arc of Paul McCartney's post-Beatles reinvention."
McCartney formed Wings in 1971, releasing the band's debut album Wild Life later that same year.
In 1973, the group achieved major commercial success with "Live and Let Die", the title track for the James Bond film of the same name.
Wings released seven studio albums before disbanding in 1981. Their final studio album, Back to the Egg, arrived in 1979.
