When Shane MacGowan, the charismatic frontman of the Pogues, passed away in 2023, many wondered what the future held for the band. The Pogues had been largely inactive since 2014, and MacGowan was widely regarded as the group's defining voice. However, original members James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy have kept the band alive through successful reunion performances. These shows have featured guest performers filling in for MacGowan, and the Pogues are now set to embark on a greatest hits tour across the UK this autumn. Fearnley and Stacy will be available to answer questions about the band's history and future ahead of the tour. The Pogues trace their origins back to the late 1970s, when MacGowan, Stacy, and Finer were part of the London music scene. Fearnley was a member of MacGowan's earlier punk band, the Nips. The Pogues officially formed in 1982, merging traditional Irish music with the raw energy of the London punk movement. Their debut album, Red Roses for Me, was released in 1984, followed by Rum Sodomy & the Lash in 1985, which reached the UK Top 20. The band's Christmas classic, "Fairytale of New York," released in 1987, remains one of their most enduring and beloved songs. MacGowan was eventually removed from the band in 1991, with Joe Strummer briefly stepping in before being replaced by Spider Stacy. The band continued for a few more years, releasing additional albums before disbanding in 1996. No new studio albums were released after that, but the Pogues reformed in 2001, performing sporadically until 2014. Following MacGowan's death, the band's extensive catalog and unique take on Irish folk music were brought into renewed focus. Concerts celebrating 40 years since the release of Red Roses for Me were well-received, with the Guardian’s Patrick Clarke praising a London show as "utterly triumphant" rather than the "pale imitation" he had feared. The upcoming greatest hits tour promises a "superlative collection of special guest musicians and singers, among them the cream of the current generation of Irish artists." Fearnley and Stacy will answer questions about the band's history and future before the tour begins on 28 November. Fans can post their questions in the comments before 4pm BST on Monday, 28 September, with answers to be published later in the week.