The Smiths? Rendezvous in Black?

Woolrich's book continually makes me listen to The Smiths. I couldn't help but notice weird details relating the band to Rendezvous in Black.

The first being the main character is named Johnny Marr, as is the famous guitarist from the band.. besides that there is the character of Bill Morrissey, and the lead singer of the band is named Morrissey.. I found that to be a huge coincidence and wondered if a band such as The Smiths would have read the book and been influenced by its dark atmosphere. After all, most Smiths songs are dark, depressing, and concern the loss of love in brutal or morose ways. I'm pretty sure Morrissey was a failed writer before hooking up with Marr and forming the band, so it would be conceivable that he would read such a novel, however I have found no proof that the band read or was influenced by the novel at all. If that supposition is true, its hilarious to me that this coincidence exists, as the atmosphere emitted by both the band and the book are certainly kindred spirits. And now, music.