The Monterey County Herald

Music executive Mickey Kapp, who made recordings for astronauts in space, dies at 88

CARMEL — Although Michael “Mickey” Kapp was a Grammy-winning record producer who went on to become an executive for major record labels, it was his Silver Snoopy Award from NASA he received for his ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Mickey Kapp, Music Exec Who Gave Astronauts Songs for Space Travel, Dies at 88

Mickey Kapp, a veteran music executive and producer who supplied songs for astronauts to enjoy during their Gemini and Apollo space missions, has died. He was 88. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Mickey ...
The New York Times

Mickey Kapp, Who Made Mixtapes for Astronauts, Dies at 88

Mickey Kapp, a record producer who, after forging a somewhat improbable connection with several Mercury 7 astronauts, went on to provide later space explorers with customized mixtapes to listen to ...
The Monterey County Herald

Astronauts heard a happy tune thanks to Pacific Grove senior

A life in the recording industry was the destiny of Michael “Mickey” Kapp from the day he came into this world. But the amazing part is that Kapp”s work wouldn”t be confined to Planet Earth. Among his ...